Escaping The Cave

As the weather heats up, so does the stream of "news!"

Bernie Sanders is back on the agitrail stoking civil unrest. "Are you ready for the revolution?"

From the riots to Iran, everyone's interpretation is determined by political affiliation. Shall we have another failed impeachment party?

After Wisconsin, we heard the same tired and temporary refrain: "no place for violence!" Since when?

What happens when the people themselves are ...

Largely inspired by a strange trip to the dentist and Nicholas Carr's new book, Superbloom, Todd returns from his latest covert CIA mission to delve into how we've all been lied to: it turns out "sharing" more actually doesn't make people like you! Also, the disillusioning effects of abandoning comforting stories for naked truth. And why most instinctively avoid it.

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The Blue Origin "crew" thinks they made history. Laika the Space Dog and Valentina Tereshkova would like a word.

Bernie and AOC's Revolutionary Agitation Tour continues. So do the arson attacks. Weird, huh?

Bill Maher's blasphemous dinner at Berchtesgaden. 

Liberals are as responsible for Trump as MAGA.

Any open society is by nature defenseless against effective totalitarian movements. Centrism is the only bulwark against fanaticis...

Some believe AI levels the playing field. Will these tools castrate human creativity and imagination instead? Making everyone seem superficially clever but without an ounce of depth?  

New surveys indicates the left is increasingly embracing assassination and political violence as a whole. Duh. We needed a poll to tell us that? The media is asking why. The answer is surprisingly simple and resides in my archives: propaganda's goal ...

For every radicalization there's an equal and opposite radicalization. What happened to the supposed silent moderate majority? What does it mean if they're effectively dead? Emerson wrote about arguing with the "retained attorneys". When it comes to political discourse, and justifying political violence, are we in a race to the bottom? And are we debating or just litigating? What happens when post hoc rationalization rules? 

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Episode 159 starts with a warning about China's social media propaganda infrastructure. There are hints it's in place and it will certainly be fully unleashed at some point. Immediately after Act Blue's USAID money dried up, Bernie Sanders goes on his Eat the Bourgeoisie Agitation Tour, inciting another summer of civil unrest. On cue, American radicals seized on his revolutionary rhetoric and embraced French Revolution symbolism - ...

In this quick episode of "Escaping the Cave," Todd explores the dramatic events of March 5, 2025, as Donald Trump addresses Congress, sparking a whirlwind of political and emotional reactions. He delves into the unexpected twists, including Trump's surprising announcement about a potentially resuscitated peace deal with Zelenskyy.

The episode dissects the behavior of both political parties during this notable address, invoking Niet...

(2/27/25) Todd opens 157 reflecting on the habit of using cliches in radio broadcasting, the Detroit Pistons' surprising winning streak, and shares an anecdote about an image which was taken down by Facebook for supposedly violating their guidelines. He humorously recounts his appeal and the continued absurdity of Facebook's supposedly improved moderation system. 

After obnoxiously congratulating himself on reading Trump's Ukraine ...

Trump's acting like he's about to abandon Ukraine. Is he? Or is it a ploy to force Europe to begin defending itself? What would that mean for the European welfare state? Austerity riots, anyone? Speaking of Europe, is the anti-woke counterrevolution taking shape? Will proud English, German, and French men & women finally reclaim their free speech and patriotism while putting an end to EU suppression? J.D. Vance may have tapped ...

Recorded on a snowy February afternoon, this edgy episode shines a light on the Democrats and their bizarre, violently deranged-yet-impotent responses to Trump, Musk, and especially DOGE. It also highlights Christopher Rufo's exposé on Marxism's "Long March" thru American institutions and explores the aggressive counter-revolutionary efforts led by DOGE against entrenched revolutionaries and their newly-exposed bureaucratic rot. Is...

After 3-weeks of Democrat hysterics, Trump's approval numbers only continue to rise and it's clear that most American's approve of what he's doing. In this episode, Todd revisits a prophetic pre-covid episode discussing fanatical totalitarianism and the boomerang effect that comes with it. It's also clear this anti-woke backlash was always inevitable. Remember to duck, wokeflakes! (No video for this one!)

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In this *spicy* episode, Todd navigates a week marred by aviation disasters and rhetorical tomfoolery. He begins by delving into Trump's premature DEI accusations surrounding the incidents then shows how a culture of digital litigators kills truth in discourse. He also hammers at the predictably negative impact of DEI policies on minorities.

Todd also explores the conflict between instinctual tribalism & the social eugenics of ...

(Recorded 1/24/25) Kicking off with a humorous delivery experience involving a mailman and his surprising musical preferences, Todd reminisces about hair bands and high school days. The episode quickly moves onto more serious topics with a focus on the inauguration of Donald Trump and the first few days of his second term. Todd discusses the absence of meaningful protests in Washington and Chicago while sharing his famously congeni...

Todd returns after (another) brief hiatus and dissects thewhirlwind of events that have unfolded over the past month. Recorded in the early hours of January 24th, 2024, this episode covers a wide range of topics including seismic shifts in social media landscapes.

Begin with a quick look at the aftermath of the Detroit Lions' loss to the Washington Redskins. The host gives a candid recount of personal experiences over the holidays,...

It happened again. Originally intended as the show opener, Toddzilla starts with discussing last Sunday's epic Lions game with the Bills, and the great Josh Allen, then ends wondering why a famished fanbase can't just be happy with precisely the prime rib buffet they've been hoping for.

Michigan: Australian for toxic! 

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Part 2 of 2. After another quick overdose of praise for the Detroit Lions(!), this begins by discussing Joe Biden's pardonfest. Focussing on the possible preemptive pass for Dr. Fauci regarding any lab leak coverup, Todd concludes that a pardon *could* be a good thing. 

Also, Daniel Penny's exoneration brought our disgraced BLM friends back out of their agitprop closet, just in time for Trump's inauguration. Coincidence? Or are we ...

Part 1 of 2. As 2025 approaches, we celebrate the Detroit Lions' unprecedented success and Michigan Wolverines' historic upset over Ohio State. So historic, in fact, that it drove an Ohio representative so insane that he's actually crafting new laws! 

The episode also highlights the Detroit Lions' stellar season and the fearless coaching of Dan Campbell. Known for his bold decisions, Campbell's authenticity and leadership shine as ...

In episode 148, Mr. Warmth begins by diving into the ominous developments with the Ukraine conflict, highlighting Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles and the potential repercussions with Russia. Amidst the backdrop of nuclear war threats, he briefly navigates through the political maneuvers involving Biden, Zelensky, and Trump, questioning the motives and possible outcomes.

The episode also covers the contr...